Union Home Minister Chairs First Meeting Of Islands Development Agency (IDA) IDA Focuses On Holistic Development Of Islands

Union Home Minister Chairs First Meeting Of Islands Development Agency (IDA) IDA Focuses On Holistic Development Of Islands:

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Islands Development Agency (IDA). The IDA was set up on June 01, 2017 following the Prime Minister’s review meeting for the development of islands.

The Union Home Minister presented the vision for developing India’s maritime economy while preserving the natural eco-system and addressing the security concerns. He emphasized upon the need for sustainable development of Islands with people’s participation.